Specialist IB Chemistry tuition at 5 Tank Road — fully aligned to the new 2025 syllabus. IBO-certified tutor. Conceptual clarity over rote memorisation. 95%+ of students score 6 or 7.
The IB Chemistry syllabus underwent a complete restructuring — first taught in 2023 and first assessed in May 2025. The new curriculum replaces the old numbered-topic format with a dual-strand framework: Structure (1–3) and Reactivity (1–3). This conceptual reorganisation groups content by what matter is (structure) and what matter does (reactivity), creating a more integrated and logical progression. Full details on the IBO Chemistry subject page.
For students, this means learning chemistry through interconnected themes rather than isolated topics. At Photon Academy, our IB Chemistry tuition in Singapore is fully aligned to this new syllabus. Mr Ejaz, with his NUS Engineering background and 15+ years of IB teaching experience, builds conceptual understanding through molecular models, reaction mechanisms, and real-world applications — ensuring students master both the theory and the exam technique. This approach is why 95%+ of our students score a 6 or 7.
The IBO restructured the IB Chemistry course from the ground up. If you're searching for IB Chemistry tuition in Singapore, it's critical that your tutor teaches the new syllabus — not the old one. Here's what changed:
The new structure uses two interconnected strands — Structure (what matter is) and Reactivity (what matter does) — instead of numbered topics. Content from the old HL options has been removed entirely, while key concepts like reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy are now woven into the core syllabus.
Assessment: Paper 1 — MCQs & short-answer (1.5 hrs, 55 marks, 36%). Paper 2 — data-based, short-answer & extended-response (1.5 hrs, 50 marks, 44%). IA — scientific investigation (20%).
Content: All six topics at standard depth — atomic structure, electron configuration, bonding models, intermolecular forces, classification of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids & bases, redox, and organic chemistry fundamentals.
Teaching hours: 150 hours total, including the Collaborative Sciences Project (10 hrs).
Best for: Students who need Chemistry as a supporting science (e.g., for biological sciences, environmental studies, or health-related degrees) but are not pursuing chemistry or chemical engineering at university.
Assessment: Paper 1 — MCQs & short-answer (2 hrs, 75 marks, 36%). Paper 2 — data-based, short-answer & extended-response (2.5 hrs, 90 marks, 44%). IA — scientific investigation (20%). No Paper 3 in the new syllabus.
Content: All SL content PLUS HL extensions — Born-Haber cycles, hybridisation, d-orbital splitting in transition metals, buffer chemistry, electrochemical cells, condensation polymers, organometallic chemistry, and spectroscopic identification (MS, IR, ¹H NMR).
Teaching hours: 240 hours total, including the Collaborative Sciences Project (10 hrs).
Best for: Students aiming for medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or any science-heavy degree at university. Required by most top universities for chemistry-related courses.
Unsure whether to take HL or SL? Our IB Chemistry tutor can advise based on your university aspirations and current foundation.
The old numbered topics (1–21) are gone. The new Structure & Reactivity framework reorganises all content conceptually — meaning students can't rely on older textbooks, past papers, or revision guides. IB Chemistry tuition that teaches the new framework from scratch is essential for students sitting the 2025 exams onwards.
The Chemistry IA is a scientific investigation worth 20% of the final grade, capped at 3,000 words. Students must design experiments, collect and process data, analyse results, and evaluate methodology — all independently. Many students lose marks on the write-up structure and evaluation criteria, not the chemistry itself. Our IB Chemistry tutor guides every stage from topic selection to final draft.
In the new syllabus, organic chemistry is no longer a standalone topic. It's distributed across the Reactivity strand — from reaction mechanisms (nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition) to functional group chemistry and polymerisation. Students must understand organic concepts in context, not in isolation. This demands a tutor who can weave organic chemistry into every lesson naturally.
The dual-strand approach requires students to connect structure to reactivity at every stage — understanding why bonding influences reaction mechanisms, how intermolecular forces determine physical properties, and how electron configuration drives chemical behaviour. Mr Ejaz's engineering background enables him to explain these connections with precision and clarity — a key advantage of our IB Chemistry tuition programme.
Mr Ejaz holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from NUS and IBO certification. His engineering foundation means he doesn't just teach chemistry — he explains the molecular logic behind reactions, bonding, and energetics in ways that make lasting sense.
With 15+ years of teaching experience, Mr Ejaz understands exactly what IB examiners expect. Lessons are built around the mark scheme, command terms, and the specific way IB Chemistry questions are structured — not generic textbook teaching.
Group sessions are capped at 4 students. Every student gets direct attention, can ask questions at any point, and progresses at a pace that suits them. No student gets left behind.
All students receive: comprehensive topic notes, curated question banks, past paper practice with worked solutions, IA guidance, WhatsApp support, and recorded lessons for revision. Parents receive regular progress updates.
The new IB Chemistry syllabus is organised into two strands — Structure and Reactivity — with three topics each. Our IB Chemistry tuition covers every sub-topic across both strands, plus comprehensive IA guidance.
Topics marked HL are additional Higher Level content. Topics marked NEW are new to the 2025 syllabus.
"Ms WeiQi broke down organic chemistry in a way that finally made sense. Got a 6 in HL Chemistry."
— UWCSEA Student 2024
"The IA support alone was worth every session. Finished with a 7."
— ACS(I) Student 2024
"From a 3 to a 6 in one year. The structured approach really works."
— Parent, SJI Student 2024
These results reflect students who attended regular weekly lessons at Photon Academy throughout their IB programme.
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Under the new IB Chemistry syllabus (first assessed 2025), both HL and SL study the same six topics — Structure 1–3 and Reactivity 1–3. HL students cover additional depth within each topic, including Born-Haber cycles, hybridisation, buffer chemistry, condensation polymers, d-orbital splitting, and spectroscopic identification. Both levels sit Paper 1 and Paper 2 plus the IA — there is no longer a Paper 3 or HL options.
IB Chemistry HL is one of the most demanding IB subjects. The new syllabus reorganises all content into a Structure and Reactivity framework, integrates HL-only extensions like spectroscopic identification, d-orbital splitting, electrochemical cells, and Born-Haber cycles, and removes Paper 3. With structured IB Chemistry tuition, past paper practice, and IA guidance, 95%+ of our students score 6 or 7.
Group lessons are $480 for 4 lessons (1.5 hours each, max 4 students). 1-to-1 tuition is $600 for 4 lessons, subject to tutor availability. Fees are prorated and there are no hidden charges.
Yes. We offer both online and in-person (at 5 Tank Road, Singapore) for all IB Chemistry programmes. Online sessions use the same structured approach with full WhatsApp support and recorded lessons.
Yes. IA guidance is included in our tuition programme. Our tutor helps with topic selection, experimental design, data analysis, evaluation, and write-up structure — aligned to the IB mark scheme criteria. The Chemistry IA is a scientific investigation worth 20% of the final grade, with a maximum of 3,000 words and 24 marks.
Our students come from ACS(I), SJI, SOTA, UWCSEA (Dover and East), OFS, HCIS, ACS International, SJI International, CIS, AIS, Tanglin Trust, and other international schools in Singapore.
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